So what was the point of spending lots of bitcoins in developing a new forum software if the transition was going to be a problem?
We live in changing times. Change is inevitable. Which is why when you are renting a place that doesn't seem to suit your demands and lifestyle needs as you grow, you "painfully" transfer to a new place, the whole process may be bothersome, but it's worth it at the end.
From a principled standpoint, I fully concur. Individuals have invested financial resources to support the implementation of the new forum software, and it is only fitting that they receive commensurate rewards.
From a pragmatic perspective, could you elaborate on the specific 'demands' that this forum presently fails to address for you? What functionalities or features do you find lacking in the current forum software that you want to see implemented?